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C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

lugubre
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Su expresión lugubre hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

calumnioso
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
El artículo fue considerado calumnioso y tuvo que ser retractado.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

criticar severamente
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
El entrenador lambasteó al equipo por su bajo rendimiento.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

flexible y grácil
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
La bailarina flexible cautivó a la audiencia con sus giros gráciles.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

delgada, flexible y elegante en movimiento
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
La bailarina se movió con una elegancia lísoma.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

languidez
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
La cálida tarde la llenó de languidez.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

producción de leche
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
El doctor explicó que la lactación es un proceso natural después del parto.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

pelusa
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Había pelusa por toda su camisa negra después del lavado.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Las flores de lantana atraen mariposas al jardín.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

litotipo (superficie de impresión)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
La impresora usó un litotipo para producir varias copias del diseño.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

licencioso
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
La novela fue criticada por sus temas licenciosos.
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

lacónico
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Su respuesta lacónica terminó la conversación rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

despensa
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
La despensa estaba llena de pan fresco y queso.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

persona destacada
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Se le considera una persona destacada en el mundo de la ciencia.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

monstruo marino gigante
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
El barco se veía como un monstruo marino gigante en el horizonte.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

liberalista
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Él es un conocido liberalista que aboga por los derechos humanos.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

lacayo
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Trató a su asistente como un simple lacayo.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restos; sobras
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Los restos de la cena fueron dados al perro.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

lavandera
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
La lavandera entregó la ropa recién lavada a la casa.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

calabaza larga
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Ella cortó la calabaza larga finamente para el plato de salteado.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

estudio nocturno
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Su novela fue el resultado de un largo estudio nocturno.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

embalse
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Los pescadores vivían junto al embalse durante generaciones.
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

levitante
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
La estructura levitante es una maravilla de la ingeniería.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

desidioso o perezoso
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Su actitud desidiosa hacia el trabajo molestaba a su jefe.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

criticar severamente
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
El maestro criticó severamente a los estudiantes por no completar su tarea.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

merodear, estar de pie sin propósito
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Se les dijo a los adolescentes que no merodearan fuera de la tienda.
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

lánguido; perezoso; débil
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
Después del largo viaje, se sintió lánguida y necesitaba descansar.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

lengua
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
El inglés se ha convertido en una lengua global para los negocios y la ciencia.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

loco
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Después de trabajar toda la noche, se sintió un poco loco.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Su largueza hacia la caridad fue muy apreciada.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

flexible y ágil
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
Los bailarines deben mantenerse flexibles para rendir bien.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

lascivo
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
La obra fue criticada por sus personajes lascivos.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

lucre
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
Estaba motivado más por el lucro que por el deber.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

mirada lasciva
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Él la miró de una forma que la hizo sentirse incómoda.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

lloroso, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
El final lloroso de la película dejó al público en lágrimas.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

leonino
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Su cabello leonino lo hacía destacar entre la multitud.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

fatiga
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Después de la larga caminata, una sensación de fatiga se apoderó del grupo.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

litigioso
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Es conocido como un vecino litigioso que frecuentemente demanda a las personas.
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

torno
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
El carpintero usó un torno para dar forma al tazón de madera.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

teoría de dejar que otros piensen lo que quieran
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Él sigue la teoría de 'dejar que ellos' y ignora la negatividad.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lujurioso
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
El personaje fue retratado como un hombre lujurioso.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langur
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
El langoor estaba sentado en la rama del árbol comiendo frutas.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

demandante
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
El tribunal citó a ambos demandantes para la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

soldado romano
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Cada legionario llevaba un escudo y una espada corta.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

levitar
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
El mago hizo levitar la mesa durante el espectáculo.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

señorito
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
El arrogante señorito exigió respeto a pesar de su falta de experiencia.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

describir / delinear
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
El autor describió vívidamente la belleza del campo.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

señor feudal
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
El caballero juró lealtad a su señor feudal.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidinoso
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
La compañía lo despidió por ser un libidinoso.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

lira
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
El músico tocó una melodía en la lira.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

lamentable
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
El lamentable desempeño del equipo decepcionó a sus fanáticos.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

litoral
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
La zona litoral es el hogar de muchas especies marinas únicas.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

lapidario
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
El museo exhibió herramientas lapidarias utilizadas en tiempos antiguos.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jerga especializada
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
El manual estaba escrito en jerga técnica que confundió a los nuevos empleados.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

suelo arcilloso fértil
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
El suelo de loam es ideal para la agricultura debido a su contenido de nutrientes.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

un poema humorístico de cinco versos
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Ella recitó un limerick gracioso en la fiesta.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

ridiculizar
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
El caricaturista ridiculizó al político por sus declaraciones contradictorias.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

transparente
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
El agua transparente del lago reflejaba el cielo perfectamente.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

truco, engaño
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
El truco del mago dejó a la audiencia asombrada.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

lexicógrafo
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
El lexicógrafo pasó años recopilando el diccionario.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

propietario de tierras
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
El propietario de tierras arrendó una parte de su propiedad a los agricultores locales.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

calmado y sensato
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Ella permaneció calmada durante la crisis.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

levadura
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Un poco de levadura hará que la masa del pan suba.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

lujuria
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
La novela describía la lujuria de los nobles corruptos.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

longan
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Las frutas longan se comen a menudo frescas o secas y son populares en los postres asiaticos.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

repulsivo
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
El olor repulsivo de la basura hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Decir 'no está mal' como un cumplido es un ejemplo de litotes.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

lujo
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de la luxuriancia de las plantas tropicales.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Nadie confiaba en él porque era un mentiroso habitual.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

niña pequeña
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
El hombre mayor saludó a la pequeña niña calurosamente.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

linimento / loción
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Se frotó el linimento en sus músculos doloridos después del entrenamiento.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

maderoso
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
El tallo maderoso soportaba las flores pesadas.
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

bagre de bigotes largos
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
El pescador atrapó un bagre de bigotes largos en el río.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

gravamen
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
El banco colocó un gravamen sobre la casa hasta que se pagara la hipoteca.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
La fundación sobrevivió gracias a la generosidad de los donantes adinerados.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

liturgia
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
El sacerdote siguió la liturgia durante la misa del domingo.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

elogio
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
El poeta recibió muchos elogios por sus versos conmovedores.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
La novela describía la vida desenfrenada de un libertino en el Francia del siglo XVIII.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

lazo
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
El vaquero lanzó su lazo para atrapar el caballo extraviado.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

líquido
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
El químico explicó cómo funcionaba el líquido en el experimento.
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

lustroso
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
Su cabello se veía suave y lustroso.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

luminescencia
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
La luminescencia de las luciérnagas iluminó el bosque.
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

libreto de ópera
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
Ella estudió el libreto antes de asistir a la función de la ópera.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

laberíntico
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Las calles de la ciudad vieja eran laberínticas.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

lógico
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristóteles es considerado uno de los más grandes lógicos de la historia.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

idolatrar
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La prensa comenzó a lionizar al joven científico después de su descubrimiento.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

sentarse perezosamente
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Se desplomó en el sofá después de un largo día de trabajo.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

laguna
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Los turistas visitan Loch Ness para buscar al monstruo legendario.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

exuberante
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
El exuberante bosque estaba lleno de vida.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

legislador
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
Moisés es a menudo considerado como un gran legislador en la historia.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

locura
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Era una locura ir de excursión en la tormenta.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

regalo extra
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
El tendero ofreció un dulce como regalo extra.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

disfrutar de lujos
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Ella se lujosamente disfrutó del baño de burbujas caliente después de un largo día.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

lúmen
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
La bombilla produce 800 lúmenes de luz.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

alto y delgado
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
El adolescente alto y delgado se alzaba sobre sus compañeros de clase.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

robo
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Fue arrestado por cometer un robo en la tienda.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

lipogénesis
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
El consumo excesivo de carbohidratos promueve la lipogénesis y el almacenamiento de grasa.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

bruto
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
El borracho bruto causó un escándalo en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

dique
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
La ciudad construyó un dique para protegerse de las inundaciones.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

inestable
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Su estado de ánimo era tan inestable que cambió varias veces en una hora.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

lexicografía
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
La lexicografía requiere tanto conocimiento lingüístico como cultural.
C2 noun /liː/

lea

pradera
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
La cabaña estaba rodeada por una tranquila pradera.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

litografía (impresión de piedra)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
El museo exhibió una rara litografía del siglo XIX.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

loco; tonto; inestable mentalmente
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Su comportamiento loco hizo reír a todos.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

persona que avanza lentamente y queda atrás de los demás
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
El estudiante rezagado finalmente entregó su tarea después de la fecha límite.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

lícito
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
El comercio de ciertos bienes es lícito bajo la ley internacional.
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

lado protegido del viento
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
Construyeron su campamento en el lado protegido del viento de la colina.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

media luna
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
El matemático estudió las propiedades de la media luna.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

licuar
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
El calor liquefará la mantequilla en unos minutos.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Llevaba un cómodo lungi mientras descansaba en casa.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

flexible y grácil
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Su figura flexible le permitió moverse como una bailarina.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

grosero
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Sus comentarios groseros ofendieron a todos en la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

ligadura
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
El doctor usó una ligadura para detener la hemorragia.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

luminiscente suave
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
La luz luminiscente de la vela llenó la habitación con calor.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

locuaz
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
El niño locuaz entretuvo a todos con historias interminables.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obsceno
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Fue arrestado por hacer comentarios obscenos en público.